Taliban militants (file photo)

8am: The [Taliban] commander pointed his weapon at us and shouted, ‘Will you be quiet, or should I silence you myself?’ My daughters’ voices quieted, but they were trembling and silently crying. We sat down without speaking as they ordered. My children tried to hide in my arms out of fear. The commander’s gaze was fixed on my daughter, and he said to me, ‘We are here for a marriage. You shouldn’t obstruct us, as it will be to your detriment.’ Click here to read more (external link).